Family-tastic Fun in Courchevel

Family-tastic Fun in Courchevel

Courchevel is a great destination for family fun. As the largest linked ski area in Europe, the resort offers plenty of fun on and off the slopes, as well as great restaurants and accommodation. If you and the kids are up for battling the elements and getting into some sporting adventures, here are a few essential activities to make the most of your holiday.
On the Slopes

Snowshoeing – Interested in nature and bored of the beaten track? Grab a pair of snow shoes and wander into ancient icy forests and across quiet powdery slopes. Snowshoeing is accessible for everyone – all you need is the hunger to explore.

Sledging – Courchevel offers tourists the opportunity to enjoy themselves on a 2km sledging slope between the skiing area and the village. The tobogganing slope is designed with kids in mind, and is open in the evenings for some fun under the floodlights.

Snow Cat Driving – My children love trucks and diggers. If yours do too, snow cat driving is the perfect afternoon activity. Families can take a back-seat ride in impressive snow machines, but if a hands-on approach is more your thing, you can even steer one of the monsters around a specially designed track. Children must be aged 6 years and above, and all driving is overseen by a trained instructor.

Adventure Camp – If you have children in the scouts, the adventure camp provides all the fun you can expect. Campers enjoy activities such and snowshoeing and sledging, while eating good food and making plenty of friends.

Out of the Snow

Paragliding – Out of the snow and into the air! For a change from the icy ground, the daring among us can take to the skies. With the help of an instructor pilot, you can glide through valleys and over slopes, getting some of the best views on your holiday.

Climbing – Even on the coldest and windiest winter days, you and the kids can enjoy Courchevel’s climbing walls. The Forum boasts a large indoor climbing wall with seven routes to the top, all of which are different from each other and accommodate mixed abilities. Whether you are climbing for the first time or are a veteran, there will be plenty of opportunities for some adrenaline-fuelled fun.

Bowling – For chilling out in the evening or on your day off skiing, bowling is a great option. The Courchevel Bowling Centre offers all of the bowling goodness you could want, providing rails for the children and pool tables next door.

Getting There

As one of the most popular skiing destinations in Europe, getting to Courchevel is easy. Flight times are only 1 ½ hours from London airports, and major airliners such as British Airways, easyJet, and Jet2 all fly directly to Geneva. Upon arriving, opting for one of Shuttle Direct’s Geneva Airport taxis is the quickest and best way to start your holiday, whisking you away to the resort in around 2 ½ hours. Shuttle Direct charge a low-cost fixed fee, so you don’t have to worry about prices when you are out here. If you let us know in advance, our Geneva Airport taxi drivers will even transport your skiing and sporting equipment for free.